Auto Dealership Predatory Financing and Undisclosed Co-Signer Additions
Car buyers report dealerships adding unauthorized co-signers, packing loans with undisclosed service-contract fees, and securing high-APR financing through high-pressure and deceptive signing tactics; lenders then refuse to adjust resulting payments even after partial refunds. This leaves borrowers stuck with inflated, unaffordable loan terms.
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Predatory Auto Loan Terms With No Consumer Recourse
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Auto Lenders Withhold Itemized Loan Disclosures During Refinancing Calls
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